The Latest Breaking News from Africa

US has sent deportees to many African countries, the latest one being Liberia. Here’s why

The United States has sent 20 deportees to Liberia as part of a new deal involving 1,200 migrants

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Five years on from first vaccine, fight against malaria sees progress in Africa

On World Mosquito Day, attention remains focused on the devastating impact of the disease in Africa. The continent accounts for 95 per cent of malaria-related deaths worldwide. Five years after the roll-out of the first malaria vaccine, it is beginning to deliver measurable results – although significant challenges remain.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 20

Try not to be hypnotized by the 'Eye of Africa' | Space photo of the day for Aug. 20, 2026

This geologic feature has been mesmerizing astronauts since 1965.

Space · Aug 20

Central African Republic gold mine collapse kills more than 100

A gold mine collapse in the Central African Republican village of Zamboye near the Cameroon border on Tuesday killed more than 100 people, an official at a local mining association said. A member of the local youth council said the death toll would likely rise as more people were pulled…

France 24 · Aug 19

Twenty years after Probo Koala, Africa still grapples with ‘waste colonialism’

Twenty years after toxic waste from the cargo ship Probo Koala was dumped across Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire, the disaster remains an open wound for many victims and a symbol of wealthy countries sending unwanted waste to Africa.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 19

Orange lips and roaring calls: meet the DRC’s shy new rainforest monkey

There are 536 species of monkeys in the world today and the Democratic Republic of Congo has a new one. Named Likweli, this rainforest primate is one of only five new African monkey species described in the past 75 years. Despite its distinctive orange lips, it has only been spotted…

The Conversation · Aug 19

The bloodsucking insect with a saw for a mouth: how the tsetse fly bites through almost anything

Tsetse flies transmit some of Africa’s most persistent parasitic diseases. They have affected human health, livestock production and rural development for generations, across a region spanning millions of square kilometres in 37 sub-Saharan countries.

The Conversation · Aug 19

Polish stork Krutek sets off again: 5,000 kilometres ahead

The famous stork from Krutyń set off south again on 16 August for its autumn migration. As last year, its journey to Africa can be tracked precisely via GPS.

Euronews · Aug 19

Beninese-French singer Angélique Kidjo makes history as first Black African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star

“By becoming the first African artist to receive this global honour, the Beninese icon has etched her name into history and raised the rhythms, creativity and dignity of our entire nation to the highest level," said Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni.

Euronews · Aug 19

Barcelona vs. Al Ahly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Al Ahly are the first African side to ever face Barça in the Joan Gamper Trophy.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 19